Pale-billed Hornbill
Lophoceros pallidirostris
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Bucerotidae
Pale-billed Hornbill.
P
Lophoceros pallidirostris
Category
birds
Family
Bucerotidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 233 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding pale-billed hornbill in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: mid-level vegetation 30%, canopy foraging 30%, understorey foraging 20%, ground foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 70%; seeds 20%; nectar 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
Zambia
Mozambique
Malawi
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.